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F-35 Saudi Arabia Sale

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP · 2026-09-17 · Importance 41 · Surprise 60

The U.S. State Department approved a possible $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia that includes Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. Saudi Arabia has become more deeply involved in the Middle East war, increasing the strategic demand for advanced airpower. If completed, the transaction would create a major international customer opportunity for the F-35 program and expand Lockheed Martin’s Middle East exposure.